Celebrate Week of the Young child!

information sessions with prospective superintendent candidates

Tonight (Monday March 31st)  is the first of three information sessions with prospective superintendent candidates.  You will have the opportunity to meet and provide feedback on each of the candidates.
We'll host each candidate from 6-7pm in the ACS boardroom at 85 Mountain Street and each will answer questions submitted by the audience:


•       Monday, March 31 --- Dr. Ron Hargrave
•       Tuesday April 1st----- Dr. Jeff Cox
•       Wednesday April 2nd -- Dr. Pam Baldwin

We hope to see you all there!

Claxton's International Carnival coming in April!

Claxton's International Carnival
will be held on:
Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Each classroom will showcase a country and activity from their country.  Students will then receive a passport and work their way around the "globe" playing games and collecting stamps.  We will also have some of the old carnival favorites from years past; the bounce houses, cake walk, face painting, ice cream from the Hop, food, drink, prizes.



Please check with your student's teacher to see if they can use your help, and please come out to support the school on April 26th.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email Molly Russell at mollyjrussell@mac.com

A Big Thank you to our Auction Donors and Friends!

Claxton PTO thanks you for your

support of this awesome fundraiser!

It was a huge success and our largest one yet.

We raised over $20,000!!!

These funds go to support teacher supplies,

teacher mini grants, After School Arts,

field trip scholarships, cultural events, assemblies,

visiting artists, school celebrations,

and much more.

Want to help next year??

We are already planning this event for next year and looking for

volunteers to help. If you’d like to be a part of this fun night for a great cause, please contact dawn.rentz@gmail.com

GENTLY USED TOYS WANTED

We are looking for gently used small toys to use as prizes for at the Claxton carnival. 

This is a great opportunity to clean out your toy boxes and junk drawers and donate your old toys to the school. Please leave your items in the marked boxes in the front lobby. Thanks for your support!

Claxton Parents, We Need Your Help!!!!

CLAXTON PARENTS! WE NEED YOUR HELP!!

Please support Claxton by volunteering for a position with our 2014-2015 Claxton PTO next year! Below are the descriptions of each position available. Please take the time to read them over and feel free to grab a friend and co-chair any position. There is something for everyone! We truly need your support and appreciate your help!

**Parent Information Meeting**

 April 2nd Weds, 7:45am-8:45am, Media Center

After you drop off your children come by the Claxton Media Center, to find out more, ask any questions regarding the positions available for next year, and learn more about the PTO in general.

Feel free to contact our nominating committee below with questions and respond to one of the emails below if you are interested in a position for next year:

Will Hornaday: will@hornadaydesign.com; Anne Callihan: annecallihan@yahoo.com; Rachel Friel: rachelfriel@yahoo.com

Claxton Elem. PTO 2014-15 Committee Chair and Executive Vacancies & Descriptions

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

SPMT (Student Planning and Management Team) Rep - (3 yr. term)—Represent the PTO at SPMT meetings, serving as a liaison between the two and communicating SPMT activities at monthly PTO meetings. Monthly SPMT meeting required.

VP Volunteers - Oversees Room Representatives and Volunteer Committees.  Maintains regular communication with ACSF Volunteer Coordinator.

VP Fundraising- Supervises and works closely with fundraising committees throughout the year.

Secretary- Attends monthly PTO meetings, first Tuesday of the month at 6pm and takes minutes at meetings.

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEES

Corporate Sponsors Co-Chair - Solicits sponsorships from and encourages partnerships with local businesses. Works closely with VP of Communications to ensure that corporate sponsors are advertised in appropriate venues.

Fall Book Fair - Organizes and executes weeklong fall Scholastic book fair.

Spirit Nights/Passive Giving - Coordinates with area restaurants to arrange quarterly Claxton Spirit Nights. Publicizes passive giving opportunities such as Ingles’ Tools for Schools and Harris Teeter Together in Education. Acts as Liaison between Asheville City Schools Foundation and Go Local businesses selling cards on behalf of Claxton.

4th Grade Field Trip Rep - Organize 5th grade graduation reception. Work with 5th grade field trip rep on fundraising for 4th and 5th grade field trips.

5th Grade Field Trip Rep - Organize 5th grade MLK Breakfast and service projects and 5th grade Wall of Fame. Work with 4th grade field trip rep on fundraising for 4th and 5th grade field trips.

Community Outreach/Family Nights - Works with school counselor and administration to coordinate monthly drives for staff and for students in need. Organizes Pisgah View and Hillcrest Apartments Family Nights monthly.

Spring Fundraiser - Assist in implementation of a weeklong Fun Run event.

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES

After School Arts Liaison—Works closely with VISTA Volunteer Coordinator to help organize the school’s Fall and Spring After School Arts programs.

Staff Appreciation Co-Chair - Coordinates meals and other events to honor and recognize Claxton staff throughout the year.

Feel free to contact our nominating committee below with questions and respond to one of the emails below if you are interested in a position for next year:

Will Hornaday: will@hornadaydesign.com; Anne Callihan: annecallihan@yahoo.com; Rachel Friel: rachelfriel@yahoo.com

Claxton Spring Open House is Tuesday March 18th

Join students, parents and teachers for our spring open house!

5:00-6:00 a FREE dinner

 featuring mashed potatoes, green beans, biscuits, and fresh baked chocolate chip cookies

6:00-7:15 Open House

student presentations in the classroom